Supporting Hampshire's Rural Communities

Hampshire County Council has developed a Rural Strategy to help meet the needs of rural areas now and in the future. It was developed through consultation with experts across the county and directs the County Council's work in rural Hampshire.

The Rural Communities website also provide sources of information, advice and contacts relating to rural issues in Hampshire. We welcome your views on the content and type of information you would find helpful.

Grants for rural communities - now open for applications
Parish and town councils and community organisations in rural Hampshire are invited to apply for grants of up to £1000 for community-led initiatives.

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  New videos

  • Supporting Success - Funding Community Projects
  • Community Challenge Fund
  • Small Grants Scheme

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  Senior Lead Councillor
  Cllr Dr Ray Ellis has been appointed Executive Member responsible for rural policy. He is keen to ensure that the County Council is effective in the delivery of its services in rural areas, both those delivered directly, and those in partnership with others.

   

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  The Rural Delivery Strategy consultation paper sought feedback on the issues faced by our rural communities and set out the vision and key objectives proposed in responding to them, both directly, and in partnership with other organisations. It also highlighted examples of the initiatives underway in tackling these issues together with some potential future actions for the County Council.